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Zac Wassink

Zac Wassink is a longtime sports news writer and PFWA member who began his career in 2006 and has had his work featured on Yardbarker, MSN, Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report. He is also a football and futbol aficionado who is probably yelling about Tottenham Hotspur at the moment and who chanted for Matt Harvey to start the ninth inning of Game 5 of the 2015 World Series at Citi Field. You can find him on X at @ZacWassink

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NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Maple Leafs captain John Tavares visits team after suffering concussion, knee injury

On Wednesday, Toronto captain John Tavares visited the club's practice complex as he continues to recover from the scary concussion and knee injury he suffered when he was accidentally kneed in the head in Game 1.

Mickey Callaway fired by Angels, on MLB ineligible list through end of 2022 season

The saga involving Los Angeles Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway has reached its inevitable conclusion.

GM: 'Everybody' wants Alex Ovechkin to retire with Capitals

Ovechkin donning another NHL uniform seems unfathomable, and it appears Washington will make sure that doesn't happen.

NFL salary-cap ceiling set at $208.2 million for 2022

The two parties haven't yet agreed to a cap floor. 

Zero NBA players positive for COVID-19 in latest testing

The league wasn't without coronavirus-related drama, though, asLeBron James and Kristaps Porzingis recently violated NBA health and safety protocols.

Ravens' Lamar Jackson on future: 'I would love to be here forever'

Most around the league believe it's a matter of when and not if Jackson will sign a lucrative extension with the Ravens.

Cowboys hire former Giants head coach Ben McAdoo as consultant

McAdoo built his resume working as an assistant and quarterbacks coach with the Green Bay Packers under current Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy.

Eagles safety Rodney McLeod: 'I have all intentions to be there Week 1'

McLeod is coming off a torn ACL he suffered in December.

Colts' Frank Reich: Carson Wentz 'a dominant physical specimen for the position'

Reich's comments make for nice headlines ahead of Memorial Day, but Wentz and the Indianapolis offense will have to hit the ground running in September if the QB is to silence critics.

Head coach Antonio Conte leaves Inter Milan by mutual consent

Head coach Antonio Conte guided Inter Milan to their first Serie A title in 11 years, but that wasn't enough for him to stick around for what may have become a tumultuous summer.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic fined for financial interest in betting company

He was found guilty of violating a UEFA rule that pertains to an individual who "participates directly or indirectly in betting or similar activities relating to competition matches or who has a direct or indirect financial interest in such activities."

Browns players sent home due to positive COVID-19 test

Some Browns players looking to complete in-person work ahead of Memorial Day will now have to make other plans. 

UEFA begins disciplinary proceedings against remaining European Super League clubs

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus remain the only teams attached to the breakaway European Super League, and UEFA confirmed Tuesday it has opened disciplinary proceedings against those clubs. 

Colts, Broncos only remaining NFL teams not approved to open stadiums at full capacity

And then there were two; for now. The Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos are the only franchises not yet approved for 100% capacity, but the NFL "feels good about the path" they're on in discussions heading into the Memorial Day holiday. 

Mercury guard Diana Taurasi out at least four weeks with fractured sternum

Whenever she returns and scores six more points, she'll be the first WNBA player in history to reach 9,000 for her career. 

Aaron Jones didn't speak with Aaron Rodgers before re-signing with Packers

Jones is coming off back-to-back seasons with more than 1,000 rushing yards.

Wayne Gretzky to become hockey analyst for TNT?

The Winnipeg Jets completed their sweep of the Oilers in the first-round playoff series Monday night.  

Cleveland pitcher Zach Plesac heads to IL after injuring thumb 'aggressively' removing shirt

The 26-year-old is set to meet with a hand specialist Wednesday. It's unknown if he'll require surgery to repair the issue. 

Cowboys' Dak Prescott 'pretty much full-go' in OTAs

Dallas opens the regular season Sept. 9 at the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Report: Canadian Football League to start next season Aug. 5

The Canadian Football League has told players and agents the new campaign begins Aug. 5. Personnel will start mandatory quarantines on July 2 ahead of training camp sessions that kick off eight days later.

Phillies' Bryce Harper on IL with bruised forearm

Phillies star slugger Bryce Harper has had a rough spring, during which he's taken a 97-mph fastball to the face and dealt with an injured wrist. On Tuesday, the Phillies placed Harper on the injured list retroactive to Sunday with a left forearm contusion.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur still hopeful Aaron Rodgers will return to team?

As expected, Rodgers has skipped the start of organized team activities, and Packers head coach Matt LaFleur addressed the elephant in the room while speaking with reporters on Tuesday. 

Steelers' Cam Heyward defends Ben Roethlisberger

The last time fans saw Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger face a competitive defense, the future Hall of Famer tossed four interceptions in a home playoff loss to the Cleveland Browns in January. 

Bills' Sean McDermott concerned players aren't getting COVID-19 vaccine shots?

Similar to MLB, the NFL is reportedly considering loosening certain COVID-19 health and safety protocols for teams that reach or exceed an 85% threshold.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom cleared to face Rockies on Tuesday

The 32-year-old last appeared for the big-league club on May 9 and landed on the IL with right side tightness